A Critical Survey of Biomineralization Control, Mechanisms, Functions and Material Properties
This monograph provides a comprehensive and up-to-date approach on biomineralization. The topical focus of the book lies on the question of how matrix proteins and cells catalyze and regulate mineralization in organisms. Recent advances in the understanding of biomineralization help to better unders...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2017, 2017
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2017 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | This monograph provides a comprehensive and up-to-date approach on biomineralization. The topical focus of the book lies on the question of how matrix proteins and cells catalyze and regulate mineralization in organisms. Recent advances in the understanding of biomineralization help to better understand biomaterials, in particular their mechanical properties. The target audience primarily comprises practitioners and research experts in the field, but the book may also be beneficial for graduate students |
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| Physical Description: | VIII, 64 p. 27 illus., 17 illus. in color online resource |
| ISBN: | 9783319477114 |